In the past, it wasn’t difficult to see images of couples with a bamboo pole and a pot of rice noodles, a pot of broth going around to sell crab noodle soup on the streets of Hanoi. Crab noodle soup is a summer gift, a popular and simple dish loved by the people of Hanoi. Today, let’s visit Thanh Ha crab noodle soup to enjoy a bowl of this traditional dish in the heart of Hanoi for only 20,000 VND!
1 Introduction to Thanh Ha crab noodle soup shop
Quality eatery: 4.2/5 (Rated by Google)
Address: 1 P. Thanh Ha, Dong Xuan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Opening hours: 12:00 – 18:30
Price range: About 20,000 – 35,000 VND
Phone number: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Delivery: Available (Shopee Food)
Menu: Crab noodle soup, crab noodle soup with sausage, crab noodle soup with fish cake,…
Best dish: Crab noodle soup with sausage (About 35,000 VND)
Advantages: Long-standing eatery, affordable price
Disadvantages: Small space, few seats, limited parking space
Thanh Ha crab noodle soup is a familiar address, closely connected to many Hanoi people. Nowadays, crab noodle soup is no longer as popular as before, and one of the well-known places for it is Thanh Ha crab noodle soup shop run by Mrs. Tam in Thanh Ha alley, Hanoi.
An original bowl of crab noodle soup only contains boiled vegetables, thick noodles, and broth made from fresh crab. Additionally, diners can add other toppings such as sausage, pork ear, beef, and fish cake for 5,000 VND each.
Within 6 hours, the shop is almost always busy, especially from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The shop has a small space, with few seats on the sidewalk and limited parking space, but it is always crowded with customers.
2 What makes Thanh Ha crab noodle soup special?
Traditional crab noodle soup for only 20,000 VND per bowl
Crab noodle soup is a dish from the time of rationing that used only the simplest ingredients to create a memorable taste.
An original bowl of crab noodle soup with boiled vegetables, thick noodles, and broth, topped with fried shallots and lard, costs about 20,000 VND per bowl.
In addition, you can add your favorite toppings such as sausage, pork ear, beef, and fish cake for an additional cost of 5,000 VND each.
Dedication in every cooking process
The broth is cooked with meat, fresh crab, and added tomato for color and extra flavor. Mrs. Tam (the owner) said that each pot of broth requires about 5 – 10 kg of fresh crab. Previously, her family had to crush the crab with a mortar and pestle, then strain it before cooking. Later on, she used a blender to save time and make a large quantity of broth.
Fried shallots and lard are ingredients added to the crab noodle soup later, and they are loved by young people. The crispy and fragrant shallots, along with the rich and crispy lard, are essential flavors in a bowl of crab noodle soup.
The noodles used in crab noodle soup are larger than regular noodles and are preheated. When a customer orders, Mrs. Tam puts the noodles in a bowl, covers them with freshly cut green vegetables, then pours in the broth, and adds fried shallots and lard, completing the dish.
Instead of regular lime and chili sauce, the condiments served with crab noodle soup are homemade garlic-chili vinegar and roasted chili made by Mrs. Tam herself.
Above are some information about the famous Thanh Ha crab noodle soup shop in Hanoi that we have compiled. If you have the opportunity to visit Hanoi and enjoy delicious dishes, in addition to shrimp paste vermicelli, ladder-shaped noodle soup, grilled duck with garlic, shrimp cakes, etc., you should try Thanh Ha crab noodle soup!